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Hollywood shocker: “Alone Yet Not Alone” has its Best Song Oscar nomination revoked
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Beyond a snub. It was just a week or so ago that I was congratulating Enthuse Entertainment for its Best Song nomination at the upcoming Oscars. Now, comes this report from the LA Times: Citing direct campaigning that created “the appearance of an unfair…
Preview: “Moms’ Night Out” trailer released
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Moms’ Night Out due soon in theaters on May 9: Patricia Heaton and her husband, David Hunt have executive-produced the PG family comedy which is set to hit the market just in time for Mother’s Day. The movie is being touted as a faith-friendly…
After “Life”: After being fired from “One Life to Live” over a gay dialogue dispute, Patricia Mauceri finds a new path
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Another life to live. TV viewers know actress Patricia Mauceri best for the 14 years she spend playing diner owner/widowed mother Carlotta Vega on the ABC soap One Life to Live. While her successful career had led her to numerous others roles, including appearances…
In her own words: Rosario Dawson talks about playing Vanessa Hudgens’ drug-addled mother in “Gimme Shelter”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. For June Bailey it’s a not so wonderful life. But there is hope even for a woman who consistently made seemingly wrong choice a person can make in life. And that’s Rosario Dawson found playing the self-centered drug-addicted that pregnant teen daughter Apple (Vanessa…
Vanessa Hudgens talks about getting down and gritty as homeless, unwed teen mother in “Gimme Shelter”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Building an impressive resume. At only 25, Vanessa Hudgens is fast establishing herself as an actress of surprisingly wide range. After first gaining fame in the Disney Channel’s frothy High School Musical trilogy, she’s gone on to surprise critics with strong turns in a…
“Gimme Shelter” strikes a rare artistic balance between edginess and inspiration + A talk with writer/director/producer Ron Krauss
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Powerful Gimme Shelter hits theaters this Friday (1/24) Synopsis: Based on the inspiring true events, Gimme Shelter centers on the courageous story of Agnes “Apple” Bailey (Vanessa Hudgens) and her incredible path to motherhood as a pregnant, homeless teenager. Forced to flee her abusive…
UP’s “Town That Came A-Courtin'” is a charmer + Song for faith-based “Alone Yet Not Alone” scores Oscar nomination
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. The Town That Came A-Courtin’ premieres this Sunday (1/19) @ 7:00 PM ET on UP TV Main Cast: Lauren Holly, Cameron Bancroft, Lucie Guest, Iris Quinn, Toby Hargrave and Valerie Harper Produced by: Odyssey Media (in association with The Cartel, Paulist Pictures and Five…
A family affair: Actress Eloise DeJoria and her philanthropist husband stand behind her son’s innovative addiction rehab center
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Doing well while doing good. You may not know Eloise DeJoria by name but chances are you know her face from movies like Weekend at Bernie’s, Grand Champion, Don’t Mess with the Zohan, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, and Wild Hearts. Angels Sing, her…
TV Review: Promising “When Calls the Heart” needs time to develop
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. When Calls the Heart debuts tonight (1/11) at 9:00 PM ET on Hallmark Channel. Synopsis (From the Hallmark website): When Calls the Heart tells the captivating story of Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a young teacher accustomed to her high society life, who receives her…
In “The Power of a Half Hour”, pastor Tommy Barnett offers tips on turning your life around in the time it takes to watch a TV sitcom
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Skip The Big Bang Theory and make your dreams come true. That’s right. In the time it takes to watch a TV show, you can significantly alter the course of your life for the better. That’s the contention of popular pastor/bestselling author Tommy Barnett…
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